Shot-blocking gets in the way of Rangers progress

Torts likely only has another season or so on his "best before" date anyways

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Originally posted 08:55 AM ET  05.28 by Harry Crack

Torts likely only has another season or so on his "best before" date anyways

Good way of putting it.

I believe in having forwards that are committed to playing defense, but this obsession that the Rangers had for blocking shots has gotten a little out of hand.

Some might suggest that Torts Style and blocking shots got the Rangers to where they got...

Folks with Short Memories (like the folks at the Post) might also forget that the Rangers were not expected to finish highly this season.

Not being a Ranger Fan, I can respect what the Rangers did and understand how they got there.

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:55 AM ET  05.28 by Harry Crack

Torts likely only has another season or so on his "best before" date anyways

That doesn't mean the contents haven't already curdled.

Tortorella got alot out of his team in the regular season, but he was badly out-coached in all three rounds, and only Lundquist and a big talent gap in his favor got the Rangers to squeak thru the first two rounds. All three opponents made big changes in forechecking schemes and had great success; I don't understand how Torts could put so little effort into countering that. And if I had a dollar for every time I saw Del Zotto let the forechecker take the puck rather than absorb a hit, my kids' college would be paid for.

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Originally posted 08:55 AM ET  05.28 by Harry Crack

Torts likely only has another season or so on his "best before" date anyways

Be careful Harry or you'll rile up our resident half-wit. I suggested the same thing 3 or 4 months ago and the kid was having convulsions all over his mommy's puter before the short bus had even reached the end of the block.

I think what Ranger fans need to come to grips with is the fact that their isn't really all that talented and without Lundqvist in net they'd be screwed.

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Originally posted 08:55 AM ET  05.28 by Harry Crack

Torts likely only has another season or so on his "best before" date anyways

I think this season was it. I don't think the players will respond positively to his abusive rants anymore. The players are the ones who put body and career on the line. They'll only take so much from someone who's never played at the pro level before tuning them out.

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Originally posted 10:14 AM ET  05.28 by Rex Racer

Be careful Harry or you'll rile up our resident half-wit. I suggested the same thing 3 or 4 months ago and the kid was having convulsions all over his mommy's puter before the short bus had even reached the end of the block.I think what Ranger fans need to come to grips with is the fact that their isn't really all that talented and without Lundqvist in net they'd be screwed.

actually he thinks he's a wit and we think he's half right

Get a different pic

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Originally posted 10:14 AM ET  05.28 by Rex Racer

Be careful Harry or you'll rile up our resident half-wit. I suggested the same thing 3 or 4 months ago and the kid was having convulsions all over his mommy's puter before the short bus had even reached the end of the block.

He finally came out of his fetal position and pulled the thumb out of his mouth long enough to leave four memorable words for our enlightenment yesterday. And .... HE DIN"T EVEN SHOUT!!!!!!!

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Originally posted 11:05 AM ET  05.28 by shiprock

Get a different pic

PLEASE?????

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Originally posted 10:47 AM ET  05.28 by roamer

I think this season was it. I don't think the players will respond positively to his abusive rants anymore. The players are the ones who put body and career on the line. They'll only take so much from someone who's never played at the pro level before tuning them out.

Do you think the Irked One will consider him?

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:55 AM ET  05.28 by Harry Crack

Torts likely only has another season or so on his "best before" date anyways

Didn't the Ranger owner say this was a Stanley Cup winning team. Maybe Torts best before days just passed him by.

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Originally posted 09:25 AM ET  05.28 by TheBone

Some might suggest that Torts Style and blocking shots got the Rangers to where they got...Folks with Short Memories (like the folks at the Post) might also forget that the Rangers were not expected to finish highly this season.Not being a Ranger Fan, I can respect what the Rangers did and understand how they got there.

I think the Rangers did well, certainly better than my B's, but that style of play takes your best players out of the picture for about 5 seconds. If they can't score then you don't win. 5 seconds is the difference between a 2 on 1 versus a 2 on 3 these days. I think too much emphasis is placed on shot blocking there days and not positioning.

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Originally posted 10:47 AM ET  05.28 by roamer

I think this season was it. I don't think the players will respond positively to his abusive rants anymore. The players are the ones who put body and career on the line. They'll only take so much from someone who's never played at the pro level before tuning them out.

Scotty Bowman.

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Originally posted 11:48 AM ET  05.28 by shiprock

Scotty Bowman.

Scotty started in a different era when the players weren't making a zillion dollars and had very little (if any at all) leverage. He was then able to build a resume of so many championships that he had carte blanche form his owners and GM's to do whatever he wanted and his players (even in the new era) knew his systems would work and that when he threatened to bury you on the farm, he meant business.

Wait the Rangers aren't playing anymore

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Originally posted 09:25 AM ET  05.28 by TheBone

Folks with Short Memories (like the folks at the Post) might also forget that the Rangers were not expected to finish highly this season.

Who cares what the "experts" thought before the season started. They always pick the teams from the previous year that made it to the finals or close to it. Outside of Pitt and Boston what teams in the East were considered favorites? He had the team playing playoff hockey all year, and the team eventually wore down. It happens all the time

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Originally posted 01:11 PM ET  05.28 by Nard Dog

Wait the Rangers aren't playing anymore

Betcha that felt good to Type Nard ;-)

Wow a coach that wants to do everything and anything he can to win...THE NERVE!!

Blame Gaborik for their loss...1 goal in that series for a 7 million dollar man..he under-perfomed thats why theyre out.